used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
Carl
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From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
Day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Day's Work is the name of that power.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
divisible by two
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
germsnounUS /dʒɜːrmz/
plural of “germ” — anything that provides inspiration for later work
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Day's Work is the name of that power.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
engage in
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Day's Work is the name of that power.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading All these days of first love Carl had the office for lowering background.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
oligarchynounUS /ˈɑːləɡɑːrki/
a political system governed by a few people
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
pack-train
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From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
try to get or reach
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
Touricar
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From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading The tyranny of nine to five is stronger, more insistent, in every department of life, than the most officious oligarchy.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm trust of Ruth's hand on a Saturday did not make plans for the Touricar any the less pressing on a Monday.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Day's Work is the name of that power.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While scientists seek germs that shall change the world, while war comes or winter takes earth captive, even while love visibly flowers, a power, mighty as any of these, lashes its human pack-train on the dusty road to futility.
